Flanders Marine Institute EEZ Boundaries
VLIZ EEZ boundaries are the authoritative global maritime jurisdiction dataset covering all coastal states.
Format
GeoJSON / Shapefile
Geometry
Polygon (maritime zones)
Coverage
Global (all coastal states)
Resolution
Maritime boundary level
About this dataset
Global Exclusive Economic Zone boundaries from VLIZ, the standard reference for maritime jurisdiction.
The Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) maintains the authoritative global dataset of EEZ boundaries including territorial seas, contiguous zones, and extended continental shelf submissions for all coastal states.
How to download
- 1 Open the Marineregions download page.
- 2 Select EEZ boundaries or other maritime zones.
- 3 Download the GeoJSON or shapefile.
- 4 Open in GIS and overlay with oceanographic data.
FAQ
What zones are included?
EEZ boundaries, Territorial Seas (12nm), Contiguous Zones (24nm), and Extended Continental Shelf submissions.
How often are boundaries updated?
Boundaries are updated as new treaties, UN submissions, or court decisions modify maritime jurisdictions.